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Romashka comments on New year's resolutions: Things worth considering for next year - Less Wrong Discussion

5 Post author: Elo 07 December 2015 12:09AM

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Comment author: Romashka 11 December 2015 11:07:58AM 0 points [-]

I think 'not to fail too badly' should be an umbrella goal regardless of what you want to do. For example, I have an elderly relative in tenuous health, who might have to be looked after. I already know this, and should incorporate it into any resolutions.

Comment author: Elo 12 December 2015 10:16:37PM 0 points [-]

writing "soft failures" into your goals would be a good idea yes. (a non-complete that is not a "failed" - so that you can attempt the goal again)